Description

Part-time course: 1 August – 22 September

Full time course: 21 August – 15 September

About the Program – TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) course Sandton

What is TEFL?

TEFL stands for teaching english as a foreign language. A TEFL course equips you to pass on English language skills to foreign students.

What opportunities are there for TEFL qualified teachers?

With English firmly established as the leading world language, it has become essential for anyone wanting to operate in an international context to upgrade their skills. This has resulted in a huge demand for English tuition worldwide.

Many TEFL teachers working abroad find employment in private language schools, where they teach English to teenagers and adults as well as giving private lessons. Others find jobs in state schools, where they teach groups of children of school-going age. Once students have successfully completed the course, English Access puts them in touch with agents who help qualified TEFL teachers find jobs and accommodation in foreign countries.

As well as opportunities for TEFL teachers overseas, there is a need for them in SA. Many foreigners move to SA and learn English once they are here, while working or before starting their studies. Family members accompanying them also have the need to learn English.

In SA, there a numerous private language schools who require staff, as well as the possibility of becoming established as a private teacher. Second language speakers also benefit enormously from courses designed for foreigners as they provide them with a thorough systematic way of learning English, so the TEFL approach makes teachers far more effective when passing on language skills to local students too.

Admission requirements and certification

Students should be mother tongue speakers or have an excellent command of English. People who want to teach in Japan, Korea or Taiwan need to have a Bachelors degree in any discipline as well as a TEFL certificate for teaching English. Other countries such as China, Thailand and Vietnam only require teachers to have a TEFL certificate.

There are numerous TEFL courses available so choosing a course can be confusing. At present there is no international organization that accredits TEFL qualifications. In general, employers will accept most 4-week 100-hour TEFL certificates. Since 2005, over 600 students have completed the English Access TEFL course and have found employment in Europe, the Far East, the Middle East, South America and at home in South Africa.

Why should I do a TEFL course?

Living in a foreign country while teaching a vital skill is an invaluable experience. teaching english has made foreign travel a possibility for thousands of young (and not so young) people who would never otherwise be able to afford it. Teachers are able to develop a deep understanding of the culture of their adopted country and mentality of its people.

Whether it leads to a gap year experience or a lifelong career in SA or abroad, this is an enjoyable, hands-on course that will enhance your life. The course takes place at our school in parkmore, Sandton

Our TEFL course is a fun, intensive, hands-on course with a very practical focus. The course consists of:

Part-time course: 1 August – 22 September
Full time course: 21 August – 15 September

Venue for TEFL course Johannesburg
English Access, The Field and Study Centre, Louise Avenue, Parkmore, Sandton.

Over the years, over 600 students completed the course and found employment overseas-in Europe, the Far East or South America. English Access is registered with City & Guilds, the largest qualifications provider in Britain.

Loved it. It was fun and interesting. Learnt presentation skills, lesson plans, lots of grammar, how to manage a class and got lots of teaching prac.

LL

I think the course was well planned and well structured. I really enjoyed it. The course was inspiring and helpful. I don’t think I’d have been able to teach foreign students without it. I feel better prepared now I’ve done it.

AV

This is an excellent, well structured course that will add value to any teacher’s skill set. I gained a greater understanding and improved grasp of English as a language, understanding of what is required in a classroom, confidence in teaching and knowledge of lesson plans and structure. Seeing teachers in the classroom really assisted in conceptualizing some of the lessons and also assisted with ideas for lesson plans.